GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: Cal quarterback Brandon McIlwain was hampered by throwing three interceptions, including two pick-6s, in a 24-17 loss at Arizona. However, coming home to face a winless UCLA team that only has two interceptions this season may be a plus for his development as a passer. Washington senior quarterback Jake Browning — a four-year starter and NFL prospect — went 18-of-26 passing for 265 yards, one touchdown and one interception against UCLA. Senior defensive back Adarius Pickett had that pick for UCLA. Pickett is from Bay Area’s Richmond, a short drive from Berkeley.
DRAFT SLANT
–CB Camryn Bynum has become an under the radar name who could surprise folks in the Pac-12 and put his name on NFL Draft charts when his time comes. Bynum appears to be committed to his physical fitness throughout the season, like in a video that surfaced last spring break of a vigorous workout. “My mentality is: ‘Why stop doing what got me good?’ ” Bynum said, according to the Chronicle. “?It gives me a lot of confidence knowing that I put in more time than any of my opponents. I know my opponent hasn’t put in more work, so when we go against each other, I know I already have the edge.” Bynum is a 6-foot, 180-pound sophomore from Southern California prep power Corona-Centennial. Bynum had an interception against Arizona.
ROSTER REPORT
–LB Cameron Goode is out for the season with a leg injury.
–RB Johnny Adams Jr. is out for the season with a lower-body injury.
–LB Gerran Brown is questionable for the UCLA game with a lower body injury.
–OL Henry Bazakas is questionable for the UCLA game with a lower body injury
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